Mitsubishi Electronics FX0N-232ADP manual

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  • Page 1

    This manual contains text,diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation and operation of the FX 0N -232ADP and should be read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit. Further information can be found in the FX SERIES PROGRAMMING MANUAL and FX 0 /FX 0N HARDWARE MANUAL. USER'S GUIDE JY992D5[...]

  • Page 2

    ● The FX 0N -232ADP type RS232C adapter (hereinafter called 232ADP) is connected to the FX 0N series PC to exchange serial data with a personal computer, barcode reader, printer, and other various RS232C devices. ● Only one 232ADP unit can be connected to one base unit to the serial port provided at the left side. ● The buffer size and locati[...]

  • Page 3

    Transmission standard Conforming to RS232C, 25pin D-SUB, connector used Isolation method Photo coupler isolation Transmission distance 15m or less (shielded cable recommended) Current consumption DC 5V less than 200mA from base unit Control flags and data registers M8121:Send wait flag D8120:System configuration M8122:Send flag D8122:Remainder of s[...]

  • Page 4

    *1 The default value is STX (02H: changeable). *2 The default value is ETX (03H: changeable). ● The communication format is set by special data register D8120. Setting the communication format using D8120 is effective only at the time the RS instruction is driven, and therefore any change after driving is not actually accepted. ● An example of [...]

  • Page 5

    WIRING When RS232C device uses pins 6,20 When RS232C device uses pins 4,5 RS232C device 232ADP RS232C device 232ADP ● The connections of RS232C devices varies with each device being used. Check the specification of the device, and connect. Connection examples ● Terminal specification device ● Modem specification device When RS232C device uses[...]

  • Page 6

    PROGRAM EXAMPLES Printer • Receive data FX 0N series sequencer Send • Send data ● The communication format of the serial printer is as follows. ● Connecting 232ADP and a printer,and printing out the data sent from the PC. Common pin out for printer communication X000,ON X001,ON Power on RS instruction drive Data send Turn on the power of th[...]

  • Page 7

    ● Connect 232ADP and a personal computer,and exchange data with the PC. ● Use the communication cable suited to the connector pin configuration of the personal computer. (For representative wiring see section 4.) Personal computer • Send data • Receive data FX 0N series sequencer • Receive data • Send data Receive Send Preparation of so[...]

  • Page 8

    Sequence program Power on X000,ON RS instruction drive Turn on the power of the PC and printer, check the printer is on line and switch the PC to RUN. Turn on X000, and drive RS instruction. Data send X001,ON Every time X001 is turned on, the contents of D200 to D210 are sent to the personal computer, and "test data" is displayed. Data se[...]

  • Page 9

    DIAGNOSTICS ● If sending and receiving using these programs is successful, it is considered that the operation failure was due to sequence program or communication protocol error. ● Program when receiving * Write the data to be sent to D 0 to D 19 before operating. ● If not operating normally when using these programs, eliminate the cause usi[...]

  • Page 10

    NO NO YES NO YES Start Is power LED lit? Is M8063 turned on? • Check connection with the PC. • Check power source of PC. • There is a possibility of send crosstalk. Check the send and receive timing with the external RS232C device. • The receive data length may exceed the receive data area. Check the receive data length and timing of receiv[...]

  • Page 11

    YES NO YES NO YES Is RD LED (receive) lit? Is M8123 turned on? No receive completion All data is received? • Check wiring of RS232C cable. • Make sure wiring of control line is suited to the external device. • Make sure the external sending device is normal. • Check the voltage level of RS232C signal. NO (Monitoring D8123) • Check if rece[...]

  • Page 12

    Guidelines for the safety of the user and protection of the FX 0N -232ADP • This manual has been written to be used by trained and competent personnel. This is defined by the European directives for machinery, low voltage and EMC. • If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the FX 0N -232ADP always consult a professional electrical en[...]